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wild potato vine

Ipomoea pandurata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Solanales ›Family: Convolvulaceae ›Genus: Ipomoea

About

Ipomoea pandurata, known as man of the earth, wild potato vine, manroot, wild sweet potato, and wild rhubarb, is a species of herbaceous perennial vine native to North America. It is a twining plant of woodland verges and rough places with heart-shaped leaves and funnel-shaped white flowers with a pinkish throat. The large tuberous roots can be roasted and eaten, or can be used to make a poultice or infusion. When uncooked, the roots have purgative...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of wild potato vine?
The scientific name of wild potato vine is Ipomoea pandurata.
What kingdom does wild potato vine belong to?
wild potato vine belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does wild potato vine belong to?
wild potato vine belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does wild potato vine belong to?
wild potato vine belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does wild potato vine belong to?
wild potato vine belongs to the order Solanales.
What family does wild potato vine belong to?
wild potato vine belongs to the family Convolvulaceae.
What genus does wild potato vine belong to?
wild potato vine belongs to the genus Ipomoea.